Shopping centers are built around retail, but the activity around a property does not have to be limited to traditional retail tenants.
A parking lot can support a wide range of temporary uses, and those uses can create ancillary revenue while adding activity to the property.
Here are eight opportunities worth considering.
- Farmers Markets
Farmers markets can create recurring activity on a weekly or seasonal basis. They can also complement food, grocery, and service-oriented tenants.
- Carnivals
Traveling carnivals need large, accessible sites and can operate for defined periods. A well-positioned parking area may provide the footprint they need.
- Circuses and Family Attractions
Circuses and other traveling entertainment concepts can benefit from high-visibility commercial locations while giving property owners another short-term rental opportunity.
- Inflatable Parks
Inflatable attractions can turn unused outdoor space into a family entertainment destination for a season or limited engagement.
- Car Sales Events
Automotive dealers and event organizers may need temporary display space for sales promotions, inventory events, or regional campaigns.
- RV Sales and Shows
RV operators need substantial display areas and convenient access. Shopping-center parking lots can sometimes provide a practical temporary setting.
- Seasonal Attractions
Pumpkin patches, holiday markets, winter experiences, and other seasonal concepts can generate rental income during defined calendar windows.